My wife and I have moved to Italy in mid-September, 2007. Prior to this move and after, I had identified, collected, assembled for our eventual move to Italy many, many links about things one should be aware of before moving to Italy. I believe that these links will benefit other like-minded individuals who are considering or dreaming to move to Italy. This effort is on-going and I hope will benefit with the interaction with interested individuals. I will continue to make entries to this blog.

It's important to note that travelers and visitors to Italy be aware of the the Italian National Holiday Observances with some "Local Observances". Your travel plans may be affected because of these Italian National Holiday Observances with some "Local Observances". Some museums or places that you may want to go to may be closed or the public transportation system (trains, buses, trams, etc.) may be operating on a holiday or limited schedule. So you will need to plan accordingly.

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The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

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Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 450+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

Best wishes and a Happy New Year to one and all. Auguri e un
Felice Anno Nuovo a tutti.

That's it for Wednesday, 31 December 2014: mercoledì, 31dicembre 2014

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian saying author unknown.

"Chi c'è, c'è. Chi non c'è, non c'è.""Who is there, is there. Who isn't there, isn't there."When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs:Friends and Family in ItalyGoing to Spain, read my new blog:Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

Italy Calendar 2015– "If you yearn for Italy then this 2015 calendar is for you. Superb images of Italian landscapes can be found monthly throughout, along with spacious grids for daily commitments" – "" – Source: CALENDAR CLUB – "About Us"

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Calendar Of Italian Holidays Year 2015 – "In this site you will find weekly, monthly and yearly calendars of many sizes and styles ready to print RIGHT from your internet browser." – "" – Source: vercalendario.info – "Printable Calendars!" – In English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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*= Blog entry has been updated.

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The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 500+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

Wishing family, friends and all the readers of my blog, Seasons Greetings and joyous Holiday Memories to one and all. Buon Natale a tutti - Merry Christmas to all.

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"La vita è come un albero di natale, c'è sempre qualcuno che rompe le palle.""Life is like a christmas tree, there's always someone who breaks the balls."When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in ItalyGoing to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

Must see Christmas Movies 2014– "Winter is coming and that means Christmas is too! Exciting indeed. While many of us will stress about the perfect gifts to buy, there are the few of us that will be taking the season in our stride and taking time to catch one or two of this years must see festive time films." – 2014 – Source: Swide – "The Dolce & Gabbana Luxury Magazine Online"

New Christmas Movies 2014 – "Each year, if we're lucky, our favorite television networks develop new original Christmas themed movies for the current holiday season. Here on this page, you will find a list of this years new Christmas movies." – "" – Source: Mostly Christmas – "Your Home for the Holidays!"

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The
above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any
suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for
reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this
blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

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Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 550+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2,
covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come
across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a
comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in
advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of
this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Thursday, 18 December 2014: giovedi, 18 dicembre 2014

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Cuori sorridenti e visi allegri colmano luoghi felici e momenti lieti.""Smiling hearts, Beautiful faces, Good times, Happy places!!"When
you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and
entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in ItalyGoing to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain– a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

Genova Official guide–
"The "Genova Official Guide" application for iPhone and iPad is now
available from the Apple Store and for Android on Google Play as a free
download in Italian and English." – "" – Source: GENOA – "The web portal of Genoa" – – In English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Welcome to Genova – "The Best Travel Guide to Genova" – "The guide was updated: 2013-10-28" – "Genova, ’la Superba,’ is a city that makes a profound impression.
Sandwiched between the sea and the Ligurian hills, Genova spreads
upwards from the port, a jumble of a city with a long and chequered history. The European Capital of Culture in 2004, Genova has dozens of museums and galleries, a renowned theatre, and the largest aquarium in Europe. The city has good shopping, the best nightlife in Liguria and excellent restaurants. Day excursions along the stunning Ligurian coast are highly recommended." – Source: ArrivalGuides – "There’s a world of possibilities out there. Save hours of searching for travel tips, with ArrivalGuides." – In multiple languages

Experience Genoa – "Events, culture, and pasttimes" – "" – Source: web site – "The official site of events and leisure in Genoa"

Genoa Italy–
"Genoa Italy Tourist Information and Vacation Guide" – "The city of
Genoa (Genova) is one of the world's best kept travel destinations
secrets. It features many famous landmarks and interesting tourist
attractions and enjoys a pleasant, mild climate. Conveniently located
near the South of France, Genoa Italy is the gateway city to the Italian
Riviera." – Source: web site – "Home | Landmarks | Attractions | Hotels | Transport | Maps | Search | More"

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The
above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any
suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for
reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this
blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to
reply to your comment or request any further information by email,
please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 500+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2,
covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come
across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a
comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in
advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of
this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Corre lontano chi non torna mai.""He runs far who never turns."When
you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and
entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in ItalyGoing to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

Social Gift Giving in Italy – "At an early age, Italian children are taught to put a lot of thought into the selection of a gift, considering their recipient's interests and tastes. As a visitor, you should do the same" – "Gifts are expected for social events and to express thanks for an invitation. If you are invited to someone's home, a gift of wine, chocolates, pastries or flowers is appropriate. If you prefer to send flowers, have them delivered earlier in the day. You may consider a gift for the host's wife in appreciation for preparing the meal. And, if you visit a family, consider small gifts for the children as well."

Christmas Gift Giving in Italy – "In Italy, most of the Christmas gift giving occurs on the Epiphany. The 12th day of Christmas, Epiphany is the day the three wise men arrived at the manger bearing gifts for the Baby Jesus. As the story goes, the three wise men stopped by the abode of La Befana. Although invited to join them, she refused but later changed her mind and set out to find the Christ child. According to legend, she is still searching. Everywhere she visits, she leaves gifts for the children in hopes of finding the Baby Jesus. Children hang their stockings on the evening of January 5, awaiting gifts from La Befana."

WorldView: Christmas in Italy – "Italian traditions in Italy are based heavily on the religion of Christianity. Christmas starts eight days before Christmas and lasts till after the Feast of Epiphany. . ." – "" – Source: Found in the Corsi italiani MULTIMEDIALI section of www.chass.utoronto.ca – "CHASS - Computing in the Humanities and Social Sciences - Faculty of Arts & Science, University of Toronto"

X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

TBS

*= Blog entry has been updated.

For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The
above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any
suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for
reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this
blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 500+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2,
covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come
across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a
comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in
advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of
this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Wednesday, 3 December 2014: mercoledi, 3 decembre 2014

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Speranza mi da vita.""Hope gives me life."When
you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and
entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in ItalyGoing to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain– a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

This blog entry is updated frequently until November, 2016. However, I will need the assistance of readers of this blog in the province of Arezzo and the region of Toscana (Tuscany). Please feel free to send me updates and notices of events and festivals (AKA feste or sagre) in the province of Arezzo within the region of Toscana (Tuscany), Italy.

About Me

Expat who has lived and worked in Germany and Kuwait. I have worked for
a brief period of time in Brazil. I have traveled to most of Western
Europe, Hong Kong, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates. Since September,
2007, I now live in Italy with my wife, Martha, and our dog, Siena Lucca..